Farmers Perception and Attitude towards Integrated Farming System in Sub Humid Southern Plain and Aravalli IVa Zone of Rajasthan

Abstract

newline Food security, livelihood security, water security, natural resource conservation and environmental preservation have all emerged as key global challenges in the recent years. Developing countries are having a difficult time dealing with these major issues. Sustainable development is the only approach to encourage rational resource usage and environmental conservation without impeding economic progress throughout the world. In this context, the Integrated Farming Approach holds special importance. None of the by-products are wasted in the IFS system. In comparison to the traditional monoculture techniques, the by-products of one system become inputs for other crops under an integrated farming strategy. The Integrated Farming System strategy is regarded as a valuable tool for increasing agriculture productivity and profitability for small and marginal farmers. With this point of view the present study was undertaken with specific objectives. newlinei. To measure the attitude of farmers towards Integrated Farming Systems. newlineii. To study the various farming systems adopted by the farmers. newlineiii. To study the perception of farmers towards Integrated Farming Systems. newlineiv. To study the constraints being faced by farmers in adoption of Integrated Farming Systems. newlinev. To invite the suggestions for improvement of various farming systems adopted by the farmers. newlineThe present study was undertaken in Rajasthan which literally means Lands of kings . The State of Rajasthan was purposively selected for the present study. The Integrated Farming System (IFS) approach was implemented in all agro climatic zones of Rajasthan under National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture. Out of ten agro climatic zones sub- humid southern plain and aravalli Zone IVa was selected purposively for study. It comprises of four district Bhilwara, Chittorgarh, Rajsamand and Udaipur. Thus, all four districts were selected for the study. Two cluster from each district were selected for present study on the basis of maximum number of farmers benefitted abo